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Ingredients
32 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes
9 beneficial3 contextual20 standard ingredientsWhat do these mean? ▾
Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.
Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.
Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.
Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.
Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.
Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.
Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.
1ChickenNamed single-species whole meat▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies
2chicken brothNamed single-species whole meat▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies
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9taurineTaurine (supplemental)▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats. Deficiency can cause serious health consequences including dilated cardiomyopathy, central retinal degeneration, and reproductive failure.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018
10inulin▾
● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with promoting beneficial gut bacteria (bifidobacteria).Sources: Swanson et al. 2002
11salmon oil
Guaranteed analysis
as fed · compared to AAFCO kitten growth & reproduction minimums
✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)
Protein15%AAFCO min 30% DM
Fat5%AAFCO min 9% DM
Fibre1%no AAFCO reference
Moisture77%no AAFCO reference
897 kcal/kg≈ 375 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 61 kcal/can
Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.
Brand transparency
Tiki Cat · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating
Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls.
AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed
PFIAA membershipnot confirmed
Quality certificationsnone listed
Parent companydisclosedWellness Pet Company (Clearlake Capital)
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● Standard ingredientA named plant oil providing energy and fatty acids.
4tunaNamed single-species whole meat▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies
5chicken liverNamed organ meats▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Organ meat from a named animal species, with both the species and the organ identified. Published nutrition references describe named organ meats (e.g. chicken liver, beef heart) as nutrient-dense, naturally rich in vitamins A and B12, iron, copper, and folate. Where the label names only the organ (e.g. "liver"), the animal species is not identified.Sources: NRC 2006 · Nutritional composition data
6dried eggWhole eggs / dried egg product▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Egg protein has the highest biological value of any common protein source, providing a complete amino acid profile.Sources: NRC 2006 · Protein biological value studies
7tricalcium phosphateDicalcium phosphate▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added calcium and phosphorus (mineral) supplement.
8potassium chloride▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added potassium (mineral) supplement.
EPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)
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● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
12agar agarAgar▾
● Contextual noteA gelling agent derived from red seaweed (E406), used to set texture in wet food. Generally recognised as safe; very high inclusions may loosen stools.Sources: FDA GRAS listing · EFSA re-evaluation of agar (E406)
13salt▾
● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006
14choline chloride▾
● Standard ingredientCholine chloride: a standard added nutrient for normal cell and nerve function.
15magnesium sulfateMagnesium oxide▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added magnesium (mineral) supplement.
16xanthan gum▾
● Contextual noteThickener and stabiliser. Generally recognised as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.Sources: FDA GRAS listing
17thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1)Thiamine▾
● Standard ingredientThiamine (vitamin B1): a standard added B vitamin.
18ferrous sulfate▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added iron (mineral) supplement.
19vitamin E supplementVitamin E▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin with antioxidant function.
20niacin (vitamin B3)Niacin▾
● Standard ingredientNiacin (vitamin B3): a standard added B vitamin.
21zinc oxide▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added zinc (mineral) supplement.
22vitamin A supplementVitamin A▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin involved in vision and immune function.
23biotin▾
● Standard ingredientBiotin (vitamin B7): a standard added B vitamin.
24vitamin B12 supplementVitamin B12▾
● Standard ingredientVitamin B12: a standard added B vitamin.
● Beneficial (supported)Chelated (organic) mineral forms are associated with better bioavailability compared to inorganic forms in published research.Sources: Spears 1996 · NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
26manganous oxideManganese sulfate▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added manganese (mineral) supplement.
27calcium pantothenatePantothenic acid▾
● Standard ingredientPantothenic acid (vitamin B5): a standard added B vitamin.
28riboflavin▾
● Standard ingredientRiboflavin (vitamin B2): a standard added B vitamin.
